From Telecare to TEC: Why Technology-Enabled Care Matters

Traditional telecare — pendants and call-buttons — has helped many, but there’s a limit to what it can do: it reacts only after something happens. What if you could spot early signs of risk before the call is even pressed?

That’s where Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) comes in. It’s a shift from reactive to proactive care. With real-time monitoring and smart alerts, TEC helps you act early — potentially preventing problems, rather than just responding to them.

This isn’t just a trend. The UK’s care sector is increasingly embracing TEC as part of its digital transformation push. With IHD, TEC becomes easy to implement, even for homes that haven’t used much tech before.

Why TEC is a better foundation for modern care:

• Monitors health trends continuously — between visits, day and night

• Alerts staff to subtle changes — before they escalate

• Helps staff manage care more efficiently

• Provides transparency and data for families and regulators

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